SOFTWARE DIRECTOR, RETAIL ( IN GUELPH)

If you are interested in working with Fortune 500 clients, being part of a highly creative team that produces leading edge communications, and you have a knack for strategy, building client relationships and understanding the importance of employee communications and training, this may be the opportunity for you. Catalyst is a leading (and growing) employee Communications Company in North America, based in Guelph, Ontario. We help our retail clients change their corporate culture and achieve their corporate goals.

Scope of the Position

Reporting to the President and CEO, this position’s primary responsibility is tobe involved in long-term strategic planning and the building and maintenance of key client relationships. You are a strong leader with experience managing a team of creative professionals. You also have the skills to estimate and manage budgets, brainstorm with the creative team, and understand conversations surrounding multimedia and web training.

Key Responsibilities/ Functional Tasks

Manage daily business activities in 2 or 3 of our largest retail clients

Develop and execute both short and long-term strategies in partnership with our executive team

Work hard at establishing and maintaining long-term client relationships

Provide creative leadership and vision

Take the initiative to identify new business opportunities with existing and potential clients

Assist with decisions regarding technology and implementation

Assist in the ongoing development and administration of tools, technologies or processes to improve cost efficiency

Promote Catalyst’s reputation externally

Manage a team of four/six people

Preferred Experience/ Education

Degree or diploma in Marketing, Business or a related Communications field

A minimum five years of management experience; knowledge of advertising and Interactive (web based) communications is an asset

Demonstrated ability to work with business owners/executive team

Excellent, interpersonal, verbal and written communications skills

Demonstrated ability to work with a creative team (writers, designers etc)

Effective problem-solving and mediation skills

Has worked in or around the retail industry

Ability to present to executive levels of Fortune 500 companies

Proficiency with Microsoft Office products

Demonstrated ability to multi-task and work in a fast- paced setting

Experience writing and editing video and multimedia an asset

Experience trouble shooting technical issues relating to multimedia/web would be beneficial

Proven abilityto work well under pressure and handle stress professionally

Remuneration and Benefits

A fun, casual, creative, and flexible work environment

Best-in-class creative solutions

Salary commensurate with experience + benefits

Opportunity to travel within the US (6 – 8 short trips per year) #J-18808-Ljbffr